Your Week in the 613: August 24–30, 2026 – Festivals, Music & Pride!
August 24–30, 2026
The final week of August in the 613 is absolutely bursting with energy! From vibrant festivals to engaging workshops, August 24th to 30th, 2026 offers something exciting for everyone in Ottawa.
Monday Movers & Shakers
Start your week on Monday, August 24th, with diverse events! Kids can enjoy the free Trades & Tech Summer Camp at Algonquin College. Adults can engage in insightful discussions at the free Ask a Trans Person Anything - Ottawa at SAW or join the ElderQueers Storytelling Workshop. Show your Pride spirit early with DRAG & BOWL 4: PRIDE EDITION at West Park Bowling, or find calm at a free BEACH SERIES YIN YOGA & SOUND HEALING. Don't miss the Ottawa Business Club's 2-Year Anniversary Event.
Friday Night Lights: Music & Gaming
Friday, August 28th brings a huge wave of events! Music lovers have numerous free options: groove to R&B with SORRY NEIGHBOURS: THE ERA OF R&B ROYALTY or a R&B THERAPY SESSION. Dance at a free Kpop Club Night at Sky Lounge, or enjoy electronic beats from CHUS & CEBALLOS at GRIDWRKS. Gamers, unite at the free Ottawa Gaming Convention 2026 at Cohere Centre. For sports action, catch Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC (paid) at TD Place.
Friday Night Lights: Drag & Parties
The party continues on Friday, August 28th with vibrant nightlife options! Enjoy fantastic drag shows like FRIDAY NIGHT DRAG ($17) at The Lookout Bar & Nightclub or Drag Me to Uranus ($23) at Club SAW. For social mixers, check out the free Pool Party! Billiards & Mixer - Pride Edition 2026 at Dooly's. Learn new moves at a free ✨Learn to Swing Dance ✨Lesson + Social. And don't miss the 17th Edition of the free Ottawa African Festival at Britannia Beach!
Weekend Wonders: Festivals & Flavours
Roll into the weekend with more fantastic events! On Saturday, August 29th, savour the free TASTE OF OTTAWA 2026 at Cohere Centre. Experience unique music with the free ABBA vs Queen by Candlelight, or rock out with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (free!). More drag fun awaits with a free It Girls: Pop Icons Drag Show + Dance Party at House of TARG, and PRIDE SATURDAY NIGHT DRAG ($23). Stay active with free Yoga on the Hill. Book lovers can check out the OSGC August Book Club: Honey by Imani Thompson (free!) on Saturday.
This is just a glimpse of Ottawa's incredible week! Find more events and plan your adventures at https://613cal.ca. See you out there, 613!